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iPhone/Android app available for Record Store Day

This Record Store Day a free app is available for both iPhone & Android. The app was launched this past December called The Vinyl District.

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3 Inches of Blood reveal artwork and tracks for new album

Trad metalheads 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have revealed both the track listing and album artwork from their forthcoming effort, Long Live Heavy Metal due out on March 27, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. Produced by Terr...

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Metal icons stand up and shout against cancer on Halloween

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund's Awards Gala on Halloween in Hollywood honored eight supporters while raising money for its important work.

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Win a phone call from Joe Perry

Perry is staging a social media contest whereby one lucky winner will receive a personal, five-minute phone call from the AEROSMITH co-founder.

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Loudness to release new album this summer

International metal giants Loudness have signed to FrostByte Media to release their new album EVE TO DAWN worldwide — the offering is slated for summer release

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UFO reveal new album art and tracklisting

British Hard Rock legends UFO will release their new studio album Seven Deadly on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and on February 28th in the USA/Canada through SPV / Steamhammer. The album will be available a...

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Trixter brings back its good-time rock and roll

Frontiers Records announce the return of good-time rock n’ rollers, Trixter. Tthe first new album in 20 years, New Audio Machine, has an April 24th release date

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Birmingham may create a Black Sabbath Day

Black Sabbath may get a day dedicated to them, if council officials follow the recommendation of having the city to cash in on the renewed interest in the band.

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Cult album strong out of the gate

The Cult's Choice of Weapon (Cooking Vinyl) has come out of the gate strong, debuting on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart at #34.

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Doro on ‘That Metal Show’ tonight

Episode 7 of That Metal Show’s tenth season will air tonight and features none other than the Queen of Metal herself, Doro Pesch.

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3 Inches of Blood release 7″ with country artist

Outlaw country modernist BOB WAYNE and heavy metal outfit 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have released a split 7″. The 7″, which is available today, includes BOB WAYNE’s “Everything’s Legal In Alabama” an...

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GWAR guitarist Corey Smoot found deceased on tour

Corey Smoot, guitarist for the exccentric American heavy metal band GWAR, known more commonly as his alter-ego Flattus Maximus, was found dead by his band mates just prior to their entrance to Canada. GWAR frontman Dave Brocki...

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Black Sabbath name new album ’13′

BLACK SABBATH have announced the title of their new album, '13,' which will be released this June.

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New ‘Metal for the Masses’ comp the real deal at 48 tracks

On September 13th, Century Media releases a specially priced triple-disc set. The compilation, Metal For The Masses Volume 9 features 48 tracks on three CDs at the low price of $8.99. The compilation will be available exclusive...

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Glamsters Tigertailz featured in Volkswagon commercial

Volkswagen use the song “Love Bomb Baby” from Welsh hair metallers TIGERTAILZ for their new Internet advertising campaign celebrating 35 years of the VW Golf GTi. The campaign takes two time travelers back in time t...

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Fans can win a visit to Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape camp

Fans can enter to win free registration to the camp through Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape Getaway Giveaway, presented by Ibanez, Sam Ash and Full Moon Resort.

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Death Angel to perform their landmark album in its entirety

The Bay Area thrashers have added headlining dates this Fall. The group will perform their 1987 classic, The Ultra-Violence, in its entirety at these shows.

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Sacred Oath announces vinyl edition of “Darkness Visible” album

The band's second studio album is being commemorated by Metalizer Records with a limited-edition vinyl release on Friday April 25th.

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Dream Theater’s DVD ‘Live At Luna Park’ release in November

Buenos Aires, Argentina shows will encompass "Live At Luna Park," a very special DVD to now be released this fall via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Gerard Butler rock with The Cult at SXSW

Matthew McConaughey and Gerard Butler were just two of the celebrities who came to check out The Cult at this year's SXSW. McConaughey played congas onstage.

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Powerline Giveaway official rules, Dio CD

POWERLINE Dio CD GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  NO AGE ELIGIBILITY. Void where prohibited. PRIZE/ODDS OF WINNING: Before November 10, 2012, Powerline will conduct a random drawing...

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Ian Gillian narrates doc on Chopin

Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) has narrated a Polish documentary on the life of Frédéric Chopin, the famous Polish composer, virtuoso pianist, and music teacher.

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The Cult to come back strong with new album

The Cult has wrapped up recording "Choice of Weapon," the group's first studio album in five years. The album is set for a May 22, 2012 U.S. release

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King Diamond confirms appearances at Sweden Rock and Hellfest

King Diamond has confirmed that the band will be performing their first shows this Summer.

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Iced Earth announce North American tour with Symphony X, Warbringer

“I’m excited to tour with SYMPHONY X,” ICED EARTH founder Jon Schaffer said. “They’re phenomenal musicians and very cool guys. This co-headliner tour will be a great experience for the fans. It is ...

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Accept reveal new album title and artwork

Germany's ACCEPT have announced "Blind Rage" as the title to their third studio album since their 2010 comeback and fourteenth studio album of their career.

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Former Liege Lord guitarist rocks David Letterman show with Johnny Winter

Former Liege Lord guitarist Paul Nelson carries on his talented musical career with the legendary Johnny Winter and his band.

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Riot to continue tour dates without guitarist

Due to complications arising from treatment for Mark Reale's illness, he remains hospitalized in San Antonio. The band Riot will perform future dates without him

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Red Hot Chili Peppers to release EP of covers

To commemorate their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a digital-only EP, 'We Salute You,' on May 1st.

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Aerosmith set to have pre-election party in Boston

Aerosmith have a special party planned for their beloved hometown of Boston on the day before Election Day, Monday, November 5.

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The Cult to release limited edition vinyl for Record Store Day

A limited edition, 7-inch vinyl picture disc of "For The Animals" and "Lucifer," two brand new tracks from The Cult's upcoming release, Choice of Weapon, will be made available exclusively for Record Store Day this Saturday, Ap...

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Black Sabbath sign with leading merchandise company

Black Sabbath has signed with world’s leading music merchandising company, Bravado, a division of Universal Music Group.

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Dio Cancer Fund to host first awards gala at Playboy Mansion

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded last year in memory of the world-renowned voice of Dio, Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell, will host its first Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 1 at the Playboy Man...

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Black Sabbath releases statement regarding drummer

Black Sabbath's camp released an official statement today about original drummer Bill Ward's decision to not be part of a reunion.

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Slash now claims that ‘music has lost its magic’

Last week, Slash shot down speculation that Guns N' Roses would be playing at the Rock Hall induction ceremony. 'Music has lost its magic,' he now claims.

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Aerosmith invites celebrated saxophonist on tour

Aerosmith has officially invited Mindi Abair to be the featured saxophonist on their “Global Warming Tour,” which kicks off this week.

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Metal album cover artist Ioannis makes prints available

1980s album covers by such metal bands as Obsession, Warlord and Liege Lord will be made available by artist Ioannis and Dangerous Age.

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Black Sabbath relationship with Bill Ward turning nasty

Original drummer Bill Ward's attorney has contacted Black Sabbath about his image in publicity photos.

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Whitesnake releases Box ‘O’ Snakes 11-disc set

Today, EMI releases a super deluxe box set of Whitesnake’s Sunburst Years. Collecting together all studio and live albums, two previously unreleased BBC concerts, a limited 7”, DVD and a 90-page book with new interviews and...

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Japanese band uses Times Square to deliver urgent message

Japanese band DIR EN GREY has been candid about their feelings on the current state of their native country, wanting to know about the high radiation levels have been detected after this year’s nuclear disaster that followed ...

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Spider Rockets offer free downloads of new single

Spider Rockets offer free downloads at their Web site of their new single "Scream," off their new album 'Bitten' (out June 5).

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The Cult find ‘Sanctuary’ in Budweiser Super Bowl commercial

"She Sells Sanctuary," the hit from The Cult, and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin," will be featured this Sunday as a mashup

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GWAR announce ‘Fate or Chaos’ fall tour

GWAR is back with an entirely new show across North America in Fall 2012, with support coming from DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder.

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Michael Schenker ‘Temple Of Rock’ to be released on CD and LP

Michael Schenker is set to release “Temple of Rock” on October 11 on CD, digital formats, and vinyl (buy vinyl here). He will also be touring with Uli Jon Roth and Leslie West on the 3 Guitar Heroes tour (complete s...

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Neal Schon to release solo instrumental album this year

Journey's lead guitarist will release a new solo album, "The Calling," on Frontiers Records on October 23 in North America.

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Prong enters studio

Fresh from inking with SPV/Long Branch Records, metal innovators PRONG have entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts. “He understands PRONG in a way no other producer we’ve ever worked with has,” says Pro...

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Dates announced for Gigantour

GIGANTOUR–the package festival founded in 2005 by MEGADETH–will make its return for the first time since 2008. The multi-artist bill–with metal heavyweights MOTÖRHEAD, VOLBEAT and LACUNA COIL all personally p...

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Rush to deliver box sets that span career

On November 21, 2011, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will celebrate the legacy of Canadian rock trio Rush with the release of three separate six-disc box sets which together spans their entire historic Mercury Records record...

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Running Wild to come back with first album in seven years

It’s finally official: Running Wild are back. Captain Rock’n'Rolf has announced the release of the new album, Shadowmaker, seven years after Running Wild’s last studio album, Rogues En Vogue. “My comment...

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Napalm Death go ‘vegan’

NAPALM DEATH is giving fans their first preview of their new album, Utilitarian, with the premiere of its first single, "Leper Colony", on Brooklyn Vegan

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